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Abu Dhabi-based platform targets global expansion of luxury dining and members’ clubs following ten-figure deal

The relief measures include temporary flexibility in authorization, licensing and administrative requirements, adjustments to governance and staffing arrangements as remote work continues, and extended timelines for regulatory reporting and supervisory processes.

Lebanese entrepreneurs explain that running a business in Lebanon brings both frustration and pride: “Frustration from instability, but pride in building something meaningful despite it.” I need to begin this story by sharing my own doubts about how to navigate reporting on Lebanese entrepreneurs during a period of escalating uncertainty. In early March 2026, I […]

A Dubai-based student entrepreneur has launched a football-focused app to help young talent connect directly with international coaches and scouts. At just 17, Nirmay Teckchandani has turned a personal barrier into a scalable solution with the launch of Kick Connect, an app designed to give emerging footballers a direct pathway to showcase their talent and […]

Zein Zone’s Zaina Kourki and GAIA Culture’s Patricia Paulina Karrer are reshaping artist financing with an art–tech–finance model that enables emerging regional talent to build long-term brand value.

In moments of uncertainty, Dubai’s property market is showing not hesitation, but a shift toward more deliberate, intent-driven buyer behavior, according to early March data from Bayut. Bayut data comparing property search activity between March 1–31, 2026, and January 2026 shows that engagement with sales listings remained active, with only moderate shifts in volume and […]

The Business Support Package includes waivers for loan deferment fees, international courier charges for business card deliveries, cheque return fees due to unforeseen cash flow interruption, and business debit card replacement fees over the next few months.

Maison Safqa offers shoppers limited-time discounts of up to 80% on international and regional designer brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

At a high-level Investor Dialogue, Qatar’s investment agency highlighted the country’s resilient economy, strong fiscal management, and digital tools to support investors amid regional challenges.

While many economies show early signs of hesitation under pressure, the UAE has continued to move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

History doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes. Jonathan Liang explains why the 1990 Gulf crisis offers a vital roadmap for today’s markets.

US wearable health tech company WHOOP is set to open WHOOP Labs Doha in the coming months, its first international performance research and development facility. 

Under the “Qashio For You” initiative, SMEs will be able to access Qashio’s platform with no setup fees and may qualify for deferred payments to help ease short-term cash flow pressures.

Ahmad Al-Zaini, Founder and CEO of Foodics, shares how intuition, resilience, and a people-first mindset have shaped one of the region’s leading F&B tech platforms—proving that building a lasting company starts with purpose, not just scale.

Riyadh-based community-owned “nobank” introduces a stablecoin savings product offering annual yields between 3% and 6%.

Qatar Central Bank introduces unlimited repo facilities, lowers reserve requirements, and allows loan deferrals to support liquidity and financial stability.

In hospitality, resilience is not only operational but also relational. During periods of uncertainty, owner confidence becomes one of the most important assets in the system.

The funding will help UAE-based online butcher shop and smokehouse CarniStore expand its operations, introduce new products, and prepare for growth in regional markets.

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) marked a decade of operations in 2025, reporting a 36% increase in assets under management (AUM) alongside a 51% rise in its workforce.

The size of the 50-hotel AYARA network places the Patel Family Office-AHQ partnership among the largest individual hotel investment deals in Saudi Arabia to date.

Bioniq, a UK-headquartered personalized supplements company leveraging blood biomarker analysis to tailor nutrition, has been acquired by US global wellness brand Herbalife Ltd for up to US$150 million. The agreement for the sale of its assets to Herbalife Ltd is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and […]